Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Mexico City. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Mexico City?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people living in the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The area is about 60 kilometers by 40 kilometers and is surrounded by tall mountains and volcanoes on three sides. Mexico City proper has about 8.8 million people and is the capital of the country. More than a third of the country's economy is based here, making it the wealthiest city in all of Latin America.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Mexico City $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $209. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Mexico City $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Mexico City $76
Compare Hotels in Amman and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Mexico City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Mexico City $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra, Optional Tour: $93
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mexico City
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mexico City:
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Metro$1.07
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Uber Ride$3.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Mexico City Airport to Puebla: $245
- Transfer Mexico City Airport to Downtown and Zona Rosa Hotels: $80
- Transfer Airport - Hotel or vice versa: $58
- Toluca to Toluca Int Airport (TLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Toluca to Toluca Airport (TLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Toluca Int Airport(TLC) to Toluca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $98
- Tecozautla to Mexico City Airport (MEX) - Departure Transfer: $125
- Six Flags Ticket + Hassle-Free Transfers: $77
- Shared Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan with transfer: $263
- San Miguel De Allende City Tour with Transfer from Mexico City: $157
- SUV Departure Private Transfer Mexico to Mexico City Airport MEX: $130
- Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer Mexico City (MEX) to City: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Mexico City $42
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $70
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$12
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Coffee and Snacks$4.16
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Dinner for 2$24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Mexico City Street Food Tour - Best Rated: $29
- Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacan Tacos & Food Tour: $35
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated : $35
- Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip: $50
- Art and Food Tour with Lunch: $52
- Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson: $55
- Private Half-Day Traditional Markets Street Food Tour in Mexico City: $57
- Vegan & Veggie Market Tour with Cooking Lesson: $61
- Lunch Food Tour: Taste Mexico like a local: $62
- Secret Food Tours Mexico City: $65
- Secret Food Tour: Mexico City Old Town: $66
- Mexico City Food Tour: Historic Center, Heritage on a Plate: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Mexico City $13
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
- 2 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Mexico City’s (CDMX) Gay (LGBTQ) Hotspots Guided Tour: $110
- Frida Kahlo Tour with Admission Tickets: $76
- Hiking Tour on the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla (private): $176
- Mexico City Jewish History Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Mexico City Tour and Visit Chapultepec Castle. Private service: $180
- Mixology, Food, Wine and Beer Experience in Xochimilco: $99
- Monarch Butterfly Tour from Mexico City: $220
- Private City Tour Mexico City - Best Rated: $32
- Private Tour Teotihuacan Essentials: $140
- Private Tour from your Hotel to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan: $170
- Private guided tour of the Soumaya Museum : $274
- Romantic tour in San Andrés Mixquic: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Mexico City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Party Games: $22
- Mexico City Pub Crawl: $23
- Mexico City Craft Cocktail Bar Crawl: $41
- Polanco: Private Wine Tasting in with Cheese: $83
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $90
- Teotihuacan´s Best Balloon Flight: Pyramids and Brewery tours : $120
- Cavas Freixenet Wine Tour from Mexico City: $222
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Mexico City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mexico City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mexico City than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Mexico City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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